Let us move forward without bitterness

THE 14th General Election showed that Malaysians are politically mature and democracy is still very much alive in our country.

All parties showed responsibility and the Election Commission carried out its duties satisfactorily according to the law, rules and regulations.

Syabas to the new representatives who have been chosen; those who lost, please do not lose heart as you have done your part and will have opportunities in the future.

To the civil servants, continue your efforts to make Malaysia a well-managed country. I had in a previous letter pleaded for a peaceful campaign and balloting. At the polling centre at Bangsar, people were very friendly and the officials on duty carried out their work efficiently.

I would like to ask all the leaders to adopt the spirit of mandelaism, which I coined in December 2013, and resolve conflicts through perseverance, tolerance and peaceful negotiations unfettered by past bitterness.

We should continue to adopt science and technology to improve the socio-economic status of the country together with some old-fashioned moral and cultural ethics.

I have confidence in the experience and wisdom of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his team to manage the country. God bless Malaysia.

AHMAD MUSTAFFA Kuala Lumpur